Overview
Wayne State College is a leading 4-year public, comprehensive College in Northeast Nebraska, offering high quality academic programs and a supportive academic environment. Nestled on a spacious 128-acre campus, we pride ourselves on a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1, ensuring you receive personalized attention from dedicated faculty.
Originally focused on teacher education, WSC has evolved to provide over 130 undergraduate programs along with several graduate options. Whether you're interested in education, business, criminal justice, or healthcare, you'll find valuable hands-on experiences that prepare you for success. Our healthcare programs have a strong reputation, with high placement rates in fields at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and other regional schools.
At Wayne State, Service-Learning is a key part of your education. Engage in community projects that combine meaningful service with academic learning, fostering civic responsibility and making a positive impact on the community.
Additionally, WSC offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of extracurricular activities. From performing arts to NCAA Division II athletics, there’s always something happening to help you connect with fellow students and pursue your passion.
Join us at Wayne State College, where you can discover your passion and build a successful future!
Average Net Price:
$13,765
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,923 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,923 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,624 |
| Books and Supplies | $1488 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
34%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,838
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,076
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,686
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
91%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3088
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,076
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,609,943
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,100,249
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,749
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,399
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,354
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,653
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
200
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
4,773
Total Number of Undergrads
3,860
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
43
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
5
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,399
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWayne State College helps find careers for students with their general education program. Students receive a well rounded education as they take courses in science, art, math, and business.
Cassie from Madison, NE
the best ever!
Stephanie from Beatrice, NE
Whether in the classroom or at the poetry or fiction printing press, painting something for art class or acting on the stage, there's always both in-class knowledge and hands-one experience to be found at WSC. Plenty of opportunities exist to learn about new subjects, new interests, and new cultures and ideas.
Willa from Norfolk, NE
The computer department is filled with some of the most intelligent and most patient people I have ever met. I love every one of them. They were able to help me get my major sorted out and I don't regret changing majors for a moment.
Cassandra from Omaha, NE
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